Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva
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Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva, also known as CFZ de Brasília, are a Brazilian football team from Brasília
Brasília
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...

, Distrito Federal
Brazilian Federal District
The Federal District is set apart for Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Located in a region called Planalto Central, or Central Plateau, the Federal District is divided in 29 administrative regions. Brasilia - place where the three branches of the Federal Government are located - is the main...

. They won the Campeonato Brasiliense
Campeonato Brasiliense
The Campeonato Brasiliense, also known as Campeonato Metropolitano de Brasília or Campeonato Candango, is the football league of the Distrito Federal, Brazil....

 in 2002, and competed in the Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...

 in 2003
Copa do Brasil 2003
The Copa do Brasil 2003 was the 15th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 2, 2003 and concluded on June 11, 2003 with the second leg of the final, held at the Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte, in which Cruzeiro lifted the trophy for the fourth time with a 3-1 victory...

 and in 2005
Copa do Brasil 2005
The Copa do Brasil 2005 was the 17th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 2, 2005 and concluded on July 22, 2005 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio São Januário in Rio de Janeiro, in which Paulista lifted the trophy for the first time after a 0-0 draw...

.

History

Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva were founded on August 1, 1999 by former footballer Zico
Zico
Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the...

 as a branch of Rio de Janeiro state
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...

 club Centro de Futebol Zico Sociedade Esportiva. CFZ de Brasília professionalized their football section on July 15, 2001. The club won the Campeonato Brasiliense
Campeonato Brasiliense
The Campeonato Brasiliense, also known as Campeonato Metropolitano de Brasília or Campeonato Candango, is the football league of the Distrito Federal, Brazil....

 in 2002. That season's top goalscorer was CFZ de Brasília's Tiano, with 21 goals.

Copa do Brasil

CFZ de Brasília competed in the Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...

 in 2003
Copa do Brasil 2003
The Copa do Brasil 2003 was the 15th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 2, 2003 and concluded on June 11, 2003 with the second leg of the final, held at the Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte, in which Cruzeiro lifted the trophy for the fourth time with a 3-1 victory...

, when they were eliminated in the first stage by Fortaleza
Fortaleza Esporte Clube
Fortaleza Esporte Clube, usually known as Fortaleza, is primarily a football club, but is active in other sports such as futsal, handball and basketball. Fortaleza Esporte Clube is based in Fortaleza, capital of the State of Ceará, Brazil...

, and in 2005
Copa do Brasil 2005
The Copa do Brasil 2005 was the 17th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 2, 2005 and concluded on July 22, 2005 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio São Januário in Rio de Janeiro, in which Paulista lifted the trophy for the first time after a 0-0 draw...

, when they were eliminated in the first stage by Coritiba
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...

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Regional

  • Campeonato Brasiliense
    Campeonato Brasiliense
    The Campeonato Brasiliense, also known as Campeonato Metropolitano de Brasília or Campeonato Candango, is the football league of the Distrito Federal, Brazil....

    :
    • Winners (1): 2002

  • Campeonato Brasiliense Segunda Divisão:
    • Winners (1): 2010

Current squad

As of December 2010, according to combined sources on the official website.

Professional players able to play in the youth team

Out on loan

First-team staff

As of December 28, 2010
Position Name Nationality
Coach Toninho Cajurú

Noted players

This is a list of noted footballers who have played for CFZ de Brasília
Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva
Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva, also known as CFZ de Brasília, are a Brazilian football team from Brasília, Distrito Federal...

whether or not they have a Wikipedia article. Players who have made significant/notable contribution to the club are included.

List of players

As of December 28, 2010.
Positions key
GK Goalkeeper CB Centre back FB Full back
DM Defensive midfielder CM Central midfielder AM Attacking midfielder
W Winger FW Forward ST Striker


Statistics correct as of match played December 28, 2010
Player name Position CFZ de Brasília career Appearances Goals Birth date Birth place Nationality
Carlyle
Carlyle Carlos dos Santos Junior
Carlyle Carlos dos Santos Junior, or simply Carlyle , is a Brazilian attacking midfielder. He currently plays for CFZ de Brasília.-Goiás, São Paulo and CFZ de Brasília:...

AM 2009-2010 ? ? September 26, 1991 Goiânia
Goiânia
-Climate:The city has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average temperature of . There's a wet season, from October to April, and a dry one, from May to September. Annual rainfall is around 1,520 mm....

 Brazil
Tiano AM 2002 ? ? December 20, 1977 Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

 Brazil

Noted coaches

The following is a list of Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva
Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva
Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva, also known as CFZ de Brasília, are a Brazilian football team from Brasília, Distrito Federal...

 coaches
.
Name Nationality Periods Notes
Reinaldo Gueldini 2002

Estádio Augustinho Lima

CFZ de Brasília play their home games at Estádio Augustinho Lima. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 15,000 people.

Estádio Mané Garrincha

CFZ de Brasília also play their home games at Estádio Mané Garrincha
Estádio Mané Garrincha
Estádio Nacional de Brasília is a multi-purpose stadium in Brasilia, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 45,200. The stadium was built in 1974....

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Presidents

  • Carlyle Carlos dos Santos (?)



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